MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,453 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine cover and Under tray fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine cover and Under tray fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges.
nearside front shock absorber damp
nearside rear tyre 3mm
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
nearside front shock absorber damp
nearside rear tyre 3mm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
front brake discs worn
nearside front shock absorber damp
nearside parking brake performance low
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EJ55 ZLY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2005 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 106,977 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ55 ZLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was EJ55 ZLY registered?
EJ55 ZLY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 December 2005.
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